SPC028 - 15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Go Coach Hunting

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SPC028 - 15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Go Coach Hunting

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Jan 23, 2013

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The most important relationship in cycling: Finding a coach is hard enough without being clear what you want out of the relationship. These questions get you ready to be coached and help filter out the wrong candidates.

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Jan 23, 2013

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SPC028 - 15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Go Coach Hunting

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